James Kass
About James Kass
James Kass serves as the Senior Director of Sales Processing at The Orchard, where he has worked since 2007. He has prior experience in professional performance rights leasing and royalty administration.
Work at Orchard
James Kass has been serving as the Senior Director of Sales Processing at The Orchard since 2007. His role involves overseeing sales operations and ensuring efficient processing of sales transactions. With over 17 years of experience at The Orchard, he has contributed to the company's growth and operational efficiency in the music distribution industry. The Orchard is known for its innovative approach to music distribution and rights management, and Kass plays a key role in its sales processing strategies.
Previous Experience in Sales and Rights Management
Before joining The Orchard, James Kass worked at Samuel French from 2002 to 2006 as a Professional Performance Rights Leasing specialist. His responsibilities included managing performance rights for theatrical works in the Greater New York City Area. Following this, he held the position of Royalty Administrator at eMusic.com for one year in 2006-2007, where he was involved in managing royalty payments and related processes. This diverse background in sales and rights management has equipped him with valuable industry knowledge.
Education and Expertise
James Kass studied at Middlesex College, where he focused on Theatre and Liberal Arts from 1991 to 1993. This educational background provided him with a foundation in the arts, which complements his professional experience in the music and performance rights sectors. His expertise spans sales processing, rights management, and royalty administration, making him a knowledgeable professional in his field.